Multifunctional complex «Green Quarter» on the left bank of the Astana river is the first project in Kazakhstan that successfully passed the international certification according to LEED™ Campus Group system. 10 residential houses and 3 office towers are united by a common podium, beneath which there is concealed a whole “city”, made up of trade-and-entertainment center, a kindergarten, banks, car parks, a fitness center with a swimming pool and many other extremely useful facilities. Around the constructions there is a picturesque park with a huge artificial lake, furnished with fountains. There is even live fish lurking in its depths. On the embankment there are cafes and special grounds for doing sports, rest and entertainment.
A British architectural company, Aedas, was the author and the designer of the project, while the development was performed by BI Group. Together these companies created a complex that meets the highest requirements of modern ecological standards. Cutting-edge technologies and materials were used in the construction process. They include, but are not limited to, “smart home” systems, solar batteries and special water-taps that help reduce the water consumption twice.
While choosing the best materials for the glazing of the project, the architects finally chose architectural Guardian SunGuard® HP Neutral 60/40 coated glass. It effectively lets the daylight in and at the same time helps protect from excessive solar heat in summer and retain heat indoors in the colder months.